Health science refers to a large group of disciplines related to the delivery of health care to humans and animals through the application of science, engineering, mathematics and technology.
Health science is the application of science to health including the study of medicine, nutrition, and other health-related topics. A bachelor’s degree in health sciences field provides essential healthcare knowledge and skills while building professional skills sought by healthcare employers, such as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, information literacy, and information management.
Admission requirements for studies in the school of health sciences differs from university to university. Following are the universities providing these studies:
- Nelson Mandela University
- University of the Western Cape
- North West University
- University of Johannesburg
- University of South Africa
- University of Fort Hare
- Walter Sisulu University
- University of Limpopo
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
Some of the Courses Offered
- Bachelor of Medicine
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Dental Science
- Bachelor of Radiographer
- Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapist
- Bachelor of Physiotherapist
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapist
- Bachelor of Oral hygienist
- Diploma in Dentist assistant
- Bachelor Emergency Medical Assistant
Admission Requirements & Careers
Each university has its own admission requirements for health sciences studies. It is important for applicants to make sure that they meeting the minimum requirements when applying. Below we provide you with general range of admission requirements in all the above universities.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Medicine is potentially one of the most exciting and rewarding professions. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery aims to produce knowledgeable, caring and competent graduates, well prepared to practice medicine as medical practitioners.
NB: Applications in this course close early between May and June
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 5 |
| Mathematics | Level 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 5 |
| Life Sciences | Level 5 |
| Point Score | 37 – 40 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- Nelson Mandela University
- University of Limpopo
- University of Cape Town
- University of KwaZulu Natal
- Walter Sisulu University
- Stellenbosch University
- Sefako Makgatho University
- University of Free State
- University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families, and communities in attaining, maintaining and recovering optimal health and functioning.
NB: Applications in this course close early in some universities or gets full faster.
| English | Level 5 – 6 |
| Mathematics | Level 3 – 4 |
| Mathematical Literacy | Level 4 – 6 |
| Point Score | 30 – 35 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
General Admission Requirements
Some of the Institutions Offering
- Nelson Mandela University
- University of Johannesburg
- North West University
- University of Limpopo
- University of the Western Cape
- University of Fort Hare
- Walter Sisulu University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Sefako Makgatho University
- Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences, and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of medication.
The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it includes more modern services related to patient care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 5 -6 |
| Mathematics | Level 4 – 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Life Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Point Score | 32 – 37 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- Nelson Mandela University
- University of Johannesburg
- North West University
- University of Limpopo
- University of the Western Cape
- Sefako Makgatho University
- Tshwane University of Technology
Bachelor of Radiography
Radiography is the use of X-rays to view a non-uniformly composed material such as the human body. By utilizing the physical properties of the ray an image can be developed displaying clearly, areas of different density and composition. Radiographers do X-Rays and CT Scans.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 4 – 5 |
| Mathematics | Level 4 – 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Point Score | 30 – 37 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- University of Johannesburg
- University of the Western Cape
- Nelson Mandela University
- Sefako Makgatho University
- University of Limpopo
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
Bachelor of Dental Sciences ( Also offered as Diploma – Assistant)
Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity (the mouth), commonly in the dentition (development and arrangement of teeth) as well as the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in associated maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 5 – 6 |
| Mathematics | Level 4 – 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Life Sciences | Level 4 – 5 |
| Point Score | 32 – 37 |
| Pass Status | Bachelor Pass |
Some of the Institutions Offering
- Sefako Makgatho University
- University of Limpopo
- University of the Western Cape
- University of Cape Town
Diploma in Environmental Health
Environmental Health is the branch of public health that focuses on the interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters healthy and safe communities.
As a fundamental component of a comprehensive public health system, environmental health works to advance policies and programs to reduce chemical and other environmental exposures in air, water, soil and food to protect residents and provide communities with healthier environments.
General Admission Requirements
| English | Level 4 – 5 |
| Mathematics | Level 3 – 4 |
| Physical Sciences | Level 3 – 4 |
| Point Score | 30 – 35 |
| Pass Status | Diploma Pass |